What is Ledger Live?
Ledger Live is an all-in-one crypto management platform that connects seamlessly with your Ledger hardware wallet. It allows you to store, buy, sell, stake, swap, and track cryptocurrencies in the safest possible manner. Every sensitive action is protected by the hardware wallet, ensuring your private keys always remain offline.
How to Install Ledger Live
1 — Download the app
Download Ledger Live only from the official Ledger website. Never install it from third-party sources, ads, or file-sharing platforms.
2 — Install on your OS
Ledger Live supports Windows, macOS, and Linux. Follow the installation wizard and launch the application once installed.
3 — Connect your Ledger device
Use your official USB cable to connect the Ledger Nano series device. Unlock the device with your PIN and open the required app.
4 — Add crypto accounts
Ledger Live will guide you to install necessary apps on your device and then add corresponding accounts inside the interface.
5 — Track your portfolio
The dashboard provides real-time balance, market data, and transaction history.
Main Features of Ledger Live
● Portfolio Overview
Ledger Live gives you a complete view of your crypto holdings, including historical growth, allocation breakdowns, and profit/loss charts.
● Buy & Sell Crypto
Multiple secure providers are integrated directly into Ledger Live, ensuring privacy and reliability.
● Crypto Swaps
Swap one cryptocurrency for another within the app — always validating the transaction on your Ledger device.
● Staking Rewards
Stake supported coins such as ETH, DOT, ATOM, and many others to receive rewards while maintaining control of your private keys.
● NFT Management
Ledger Live allows you to visualize, send, and manage NFTs on supported networks.
● Security First Architecture
Ledger Live never exposes your private keys. Every signing action is confirmed physically on your device.
Security Best Practices
- Only download Ledger Live from the official Ledger website.
- Never share your 24-word recovery phrase.
- Always verify addresses on your Ledger device screen.
- Enable password lock inside Ledger Live.
- Keep firmware and Ledger Live updated.
Troubleshooting Issues
Ledger Live cannot detect your device
- Use a different USB cable or port.
- Restart Ledger Live and the device.
- Unlock your device and open the respective app.
Portfolio not syncing
- Check your internet connection.
- Clear cache in Settings → Help.
- Restart the application.
Firmware update issues
- Ensure you have the latest Ledger Live version.
- Do not disconnect the device during updates.
Advanced Functions
● Expert Mode
Allows advanced control over signing operations and debugging features.
● Developer Mode
Useful for developers testing custom Ledger apps.
● Exporting transaction history
Download tax-friendly reports for accounting or portfolio tools.